Rihanna 'Born Again' lyrics meaning explained
11 November 2022, 10:45 | Updated: 11 November 2022, 10:46
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Rihanna has just dropped a ballad worthy of a listen, and here's a breakdown of the lyrics to 'Born Again'.
Rihanna has dropped her second solo single in six years, that is again part of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
'Born Again' is an earthy ballad that pays tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman and his character of T'Challa in the film.
This follows on from her comeback 'Lift Me Up', and her announcement that she is to headline the Super Bowl halftime show early next year.
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Here's a breakdown to the lyrics of 'Born Again'.
I've got enough angels to storm the gates, I'm not afraid
This song pays tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020 after battling cancer. Rihanna is referring to the gates of heaven - this song deals with loss and the passing of loved ones.
Rihanna is defiant and 'not afraid' to meet and contact the deceased as she storms the gates of presumably heaven.
Wherever you are, I'll bе there / We carry on (Wе carry on) / Born again
As this song deals with loss, Rihanna, the cast and the characters of Black Panther are mourning and coping with loss.
The second film features the cast of the first as they honour T'Challa and work towards their community and cope with grief.
And I'd relive this / just to see your face again
This song is a metaphor for loss and how to work through grief. Rihanna is replaying old memories and reminiscing on good times with the now deceased.
Wakanda Forever is a memorial to the late actor, who passed away before the filming of the second film commenced.
See the full lyrics to 'Born Again' below.
[Verse 1]
I'd give my heart to this place
I'd give my soul or whatever it takes, never run away
I've got enough angels to storm the gates, I'm not afraid
And behold the brave, not have it no other away
I miss the emergence and these moments of you
The mere reflection of me, that mirror can't change its view
[Chorus]
So until those rivers run out
It runs through me
Wherever you are, I'll bе there
We carry on (Wе carry on)
Born again
[Verse 2]
I'd give my heart to this place (I'd give my heart to this place)
I'd give my whole soul and whatever it takes, never run away
And I'd relive this just to see your face again
I know that you'd do the same, born again
[Bridge]
Just tell me what I need to do
I'd die and come back just to love you
Just tell me, I'm begging you
Just tell me what I need to do, oh
[Outro]
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh (Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah)
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh (Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Oh, oh, oh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
